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Patent GB-2388645-A (GB)
Title: A tank valve testing method and kit
Inventor: PLATT GRAHAME HARCOURT
IPC: F16K17/36
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A roll over and/or pressure/ vacuum relief valve 10 is tested using a kit 150 consisting of a valve outlet adaptor 152, a conduit 156, a test unit 160 and a pressure/vacuum measuring device. An actuation device 100 may also be used if the valve is to be left in place. The actuation device comprising a valve body engagement member 102 and a rollover gravity element engagement part 104, alternatively the rollover valve can be actuated by hand. When testing, the adaptor is connected to the valve outlet, a conduit then connects the adaptor to a test unit which alternatively pressurises the outlet to test the vacuum relief function 32 and evacuates the outlet to test the pressure relief valve function 22, and subsequently the effectiveness of the rollover valve 60, 62. Also described is a weather protection cap for fitment to the pressure/vacuum relief valve.
Patent GB-2392679-A (GB)
Title: Adjustably fixing beam to wall
Inventor: BOARDMAN WILLIAM
IPC: E04B7/04
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: A beam 1, such as a ring beam or ridge beam of a conservatory, is adjustably fixed to an existing wall 2 by means of a first support member 6 fixed to the wall but moveably engaged, as by sliding in channel 7, with the end of the beam, and a second support member 11 fixed to the wall and fixable at an adjustable position with respect to the beam; e.g. the member 11 may be a threaded rod passing through a bracket 10 fixed to the beam, and having nuts 12 to set the position of the beam at a desired distance from the wall.
Patent GB-2393532-A (GB)
Title: Fundamental stock market index and index fund or funds
Inventor: WOOD PAUL
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: A method for the construction of a new type of stock market index, and stock market index fund, or funds. The method is distinct from other types of stock market indices in that the index is constructed based upon the fundamental realities of the companies contained within the index rather than on the price, or market capitalization of the companies contained with the index. This fundamental data would include items such as the relative size of a collection of company's profits or assets or any fundamental accounting data contained within a standard U.K company annual report and accounts. A stock market index based upon the fundamentals of the companies within it, rather than on their price, or market capitalization, may provide a more stable and rational method for investing in a passive manner over the medium or longer term.
Patent GB-2383030-A (GB)
Title: Movable sheet stacker
Inventor: NOH SEUNG-KYOON
IPC: B65H31/10
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: A medium stacker, preferably for paper sheets has a basic module frame (210) fixed to a medium unit of a main body of an output device, a stacker tray (220) fixed to the basic module frame to enable an ascending operation, on which ejected papers are stacked. A first guide means (211) is provided in the basic module frame, guiding the ascending operation of the stacker tray (220). A lifting belt (360) lifts the stacker tray along the first guide means, and a belt driving pulley (240) is fixed to the lifting belt (360). The lifting belt includes a first part (260) movable over the belt driving pulley, having one end fixed to the stacker tray (220), and a second extensible, preferably elastic part (261) which is not movable along the belt driving pulley (240), having one end fixed to the basic module frame (210). The second part may be a sprint. The belt and pulley may be interacting teeth.
Patent GB-2394940-A (GB)
Title: Cowl removal trolley
Inventor: GENTLE DENNIS
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: The purpose of the engine cowl removal trolley is to enable easy and safe removal of a cowl from an aircraft. The trolley includes a main base frame (1), four adjustable rubber support rollers (10) are mounted on height adjustable support pillars (9) and retained in position by four struts (11 Fig 5) which are also used to allow for size adjustment. Fitting four twin castor wheels (15) either end of the main base frame (1) gives total mobility. Support pillars (9) are made to pivot in wards and lay flat on the main frame taking up less space when stored.
Patent GB-2388664-A (GB)
Title: Current-directing shield apparatus for use with transverse magnetic dipole antennas
Inventor: CHEN KUO CHIANG
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: Shield apparatuses (14) are provided for use with logging instruments equipped with transverse magnetic dipole antennas. Flexible dielectric strips and dielectric cylindrical bodies are implemented with conductive elements (16) in various patterns to form Faraday shield structures. The shields provide an extended conductive surface to the instrument support member and redirect axial currents along the borehole, protecting the underlying antennas from the undesired effects of these currents. A conductor electrically connects the conductive elements (16) and the instrument support member to return undesired axial currents.
Patent GB-2394682-A (GB)
Title: Frusto-conical cyclone with a discontinuous cone angle
Inventor: NORTH JOHN HERBERT
IPC: B04C5/13
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A cyclonic separation apparatus comprises a cylindrical vortex-starting chamber 40 and frusto-conical cyclonic separation chamber. The separation chamber is formed from first 64 and second 38 frusto-conical cyclone regions. The first region has a larger cone-angle than that of the second region which reduces the overall axial length of the cyclone separation chamber. A central tubular member 58 extends axially of the cylindrical chamber and comprises a vortex starter. The wider end of the first frusto conical region begins in the region of the upstream end of the central tubular member 58. The wall of the upstream end of the central tubular member 58 is apertured. In use the frusto-conical wall of the first region 64 (which is close to the apertured lower end of the central tubular member) forces a progressive reduction in radius on the circulating airstream and therefore a corresponding increase in its rotational velocity in the region of the apertures just before the airstream enters the second frusto-conical cyclone section. This retains more higher density particulate material in the rotating airstream as it transfers to the second cyclone region than if no such first frusto-conical region is employed, which reduces the chance of higher density material migrating radially inwardly to exit via the apertures in the tubular member instead of remaining in the rotating airstream and moving therewith into the second frusto-conical separation region.
Patent GB-2398269-A (GB)
Title: Compression brace material with spacer fabric inner layer
Inventor: CHIANG JACKSON
IPC: B32B1/08
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a composite material for use in making orthopedic elastic braces for supporting a body part by compression. One embodiment of the invention is a compression brace material (400) having an elastic outer layer (410), a first fabric layer (420), a spacer fabric layer (425), and a second fabric layer (430). The spacer fabric layer permits and promotes airflow laterally through the brace material. The outer layer may have a plurality of slits (550) therethrough to permit and promote airflow transversely through the composite material. The plurality of slits may be arcuate to further improve transverse airflow through the composite brace material.
Patent GB-2402660-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft propulsion arrangement with a large number of small propulsive assemblies
Inventor: KNOTT DAVID SYDNEY
IPC: B64D27/02
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: In order to achieve greater operational efficiency a propulsive arrangement is provided in which a relatively large number of small propulsive assemblies 9; 31, 32, 33 are provided in aircraft structures in particular the wing 7; 30. The assemblies 9; 31, 32, 33 comprise a flow path within which a compressor 39, 43, 47 is positioned to propel an air flow for propulsion. The compressors 39, 43, 47 are powered by electricity from an electricity generator (8, fig 1) and possibly supplemented by solar cells or fuel cells or wing tip turbine generators 11. The assemblies 9, 31, 32, 33 are small to allow easy removal for maintenance and repair.
Patent GB-2401646-A (GB)
Title: Keyless smart start system
Inventor: NANTZ JOHN
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: An automotive keyless smart start assembly 10 for use in an automobile 22, and method of starting an automotive engine, is provided including an automotive engine 18 having an operating condition and a stopped condition. An ignition controller 16, having a locked state and an unlocked state, is in communication with the automotive engine 18. A receptacle bin 20 is mounted to the automobile 22 and is in communication with the ignition controller 16. The receptacle bin 20 is movable between a closed position 34 and an open position 32. A portable electronic transmitter element 12, including a security code 14, communicates the security code 14 to the ignition controller 16 upon being positioned within the receptacle bin 20. The ignition controller 16 verifies the security code 14 and moves to the unlocked state upon verification. The receptacle bin 20 moves to the closed position 34 upon verification. An ignition button 19 is in communication with the ignition controller 16 and signals the ignition controller 16 to move the automotive engine 18 into the operating condition when the ignition controller 16 is in the unlocked state.
Patent GB-2413978-A (GB)
Title: Angled plunge grinding of cylindrical surfaces
Inventor: BANKS MICHAEL
IPC: B24B19/00
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: A method for grinding a cylindrical surface bounded at one or both ends with a radial flange or side wall which also has to be ground to size, comprising the steps of selecting the angle of wheel advance so that the side-wall grind will be completed ahead of the cylindrical grind. After the side-wall grind has been completed the wheel is stood off from the side-wall, so that only the external cylindrical circumferential surface (the face) of the wheel makes grinding engagement with the cylindrical surface at the start of the final part of the grind. The grind is completed by plunge grinding the cylindrical surface to achieve the final diameter required for cylindrical surface. The stand-off is created by stopping and reversing relative axial movement of the wheel and cylindrical workpiece. During the final part of the plunge the workspeed and/or the coolant flow rate is reduced from the speed at which it is rotated during the previous part of the plunge prior to the stand-off to assist in achieving a desired grind quality. The method is applicable to grinding an internal combustion engine crankshaft, especially the cylindrical and side wall regions for a main bearing of the crankshaft and/or the side wall regions of a crankpin.
Patent GB-2405916-A (GB)
Title: A connecting arrangement for tubular members
Inventor: MCDONOUGH ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: F16B17/00
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: A connecting arrangement (2) is described for mutually securing first (4) and second (6) metal tubular members in substantially perpendicular configuration relative to one another, such as in the manufacture of a framework (8), for example for a fence panel. The connecting arrangement (2) comprises the first tubular member (4) having an end region (12) flattened and profiled into a loop (14) of at least partly-cylindrical form, adapted to securely at least partly encompass a region (16) of the second tubular member (6). A method of manufacturing the connecting arrangement is also described.
Patent GB-2419097-A (GB)
Title: Individual support moulding for a golf club
Inventor: BURLEY JOSEPH
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: A golf club support for a golf bag comprises a moulding which fits into the top of a golf bag, having individual compartments for each club. A second, removable moulding (fig 3b, 3c) fits into each compartment and is shaped to fit each club individually. The mouldings may be sold with the club.
Patent GB-2406803-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust system comprising exotherm-generating catalyst
Inventor: OGER BERNARD PAUL GABRIEL GHIS
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: An apparatus comprising a compression ignition engine and an exhaust system therefor comprising at least one exhaust system component for treating exhaust gas and means for generating an exotherm for heating the at least one exhaust system component, which exotherm generating means consisting essentially of a catalyst and means for injecting hydrocarbon into exhaust gas for combustion on the catalyst, which catalyst consisting essentially of both a palladium (Pd) component and a platinum (Pt) component and an optional support material on a substrate monolith.
Patent GB-2404168-A (GB)
Title: Printing machine, modus operandi of said printing machine and printed products
Inventor: BOLZA-SCHUENEMANN CLAUS
IPC: B41F7/02
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a printing machine, with at least one first printing tower, comprising two stacked satellite printing units, whereby at least one further printing unit is arranged on a plane above the printing location of the upper satellite printing unit and the modus operandi and printed product of the printing machine.
Patent GB-2422496-A (GB)
Title: Power module for self-contained emergency lighting unit
Inventor: COOK PETER
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: A power module 10 for an emergency lighting luminaire 16 and ballast 18 comprises a mains supply 12 and a centralised battery supply 24. If the mains power supply fails then the emergency lighting module receives power from the central battery supply via a central power pack 30. The system is particularly useful in a system, such as a self-contained emergency lighting unit, which would normally have a local battery (14, figure 1), and where the centralised battery supply replaces the local battery and the local battery charging current is used to charge the central battery power pack.
Patent GB-2414108-A (GB)
Title: Active matrix substrate
Inventor: MOTOSHIMA HIDETO
IPC: H01L29/04
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: Extraction wirings 2A, 2B are respectively connected to a signal line 15 of a switching element and a scanning line 17 thereof, and led out to one side portion of a transparent insulating substrate 11. Conductive terminals respectively united with the extraction wiring are formed in tip end portions thereof, and a plurality of contact holes 10C, 10D connected to the conductive terminals are formed on the conductive terminals so that a driver IC 7 is mounted thereon by using conductive resin 6. Each of the extraction wirings is provided with a semiconductor film pattern 12 in the vicinity of the contact hole for blocking the moisture in the conductive resin to reach the extraction wirings through an interlayer insulating film.
Patent GB-2416019-A (GB)
Title: Flow diverter for taps
Inventor: NEMBER OSCAR
IPC: F16K11/044
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A flow diverter for taps comprises a tap body defining a first housing 11 for a valve unit controlling flow, a delivery opening 13, a second housing 15 to receive a flow diverter which can be connected at its outlet to an additional use, and a conduit 12. The diverter comprises a diverter body 17 and a plug 18 which can move axially and is associated with first and second valve seat 14,19. The plug 18 has a longitudinal hole 26, 27. Axial movement of the plug enables fluid delivery either to delivery opening 13 or to opening 20.
Patent GB-2412973-A (GB)
Title: Optical module
Inventor: SAKURAI TAKAO
IPC: G02F1/11
Filed: 2003-12-26
Abstract: An optical module diffracts incident light coming from outside and outputs the diffracted light. The optical module includes an acoustic optical element for emitting the diffracted light of the incident light at a different emission angle in accordance with the wavelength of the input light and a first correction prism for emitting first output light by reducing the difference in the emission angle in accordance with the wavelength in the diffracted light.
Patent GB-2418057-A (GB)
Title: Device for locking an electric tool to an accumulator pack and accumulator pack
Inventor: DUESSELBERG ACHIM
IPC: H01M50/249
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (12) for locking an electric tool (2) to an accumulator pack (4), with at least one movable bolt (14) attached to the electric tool (2), which on locking engages in a catching recess (28, 30) of the accumulator pack (4), and at least one unlocking instrument (50, 52) for manually disengaging the bolt (14) from the catching recess (28, 30). It is provided that the unlocking instrument (50, 52) is attached to the accumulator pack.
Patent GB-2433351-A (GB)
Title: A switch for a keyboard
Inventor: PURCOCKS DALE MCPHEE
IPC: H01H13/70
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A dome or membrane switch 10 intended for use within a keyboard comprising a first 18 and second magnet 28 arranged in opposing polarity such they act to return the switch to an initial position when an applied force is removed. A non-permeable isolation layer may be provided so as to inhibit ingress of liquid, dust or the like such that the keyboard is capable of withstanding harsh environments. The opposing force of the magnets 18, 28 which biases the switch to the original position provides a satisfactory tactile response for the user.
Patent GB-2421245-A (GB)
Title: Low Dosage Naphthenate Inhibitors
Inventor: UBBELS SEN J
IPC: C09K23/14
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: Low dosage naphthenate inhibitors, such as a surfactant or hydrotrope, delivered into production fluids for contact with mixtures of oil and water, such as in a hydrocarbon producing formation, production equipment, or processing sytems. Inhibitor compounds such as monophosphate esters and diphosphate esters exhibit surface-active properties that cause the inhibitors to self-associate at oil-water interfaces and inhibit interactions between organic acids in the oil with cations or cation complexes in water. These compounds also inhibit aggregation of organic acid carboxylate salts that form when pH and pressure conditions are amenable to organic acid ionization. Preferred inhibitors do not form emulsions due to the formation of unstable mixed interface structures that result in coalescence of dispersed droplets. Naphthenate inhibitor compound dosages of less than 100 ppm can effectively inhibit naphthenate salts or other organic acid salts that can form precipitates or emulsions during crude oil production or processing.
Patent GB-2435831-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus used for treatment of viral infection using herbal oils
Inventor: ETMAN MOHAMED AHMED ABD ELKARI
IPC: G21K1/00
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: The invention consists of an apparatus that used for treating viral infection using emissions of mixtures of herbal oils carried on long waves 20 such as X-ray waves or ultrasonic waves forming a combined beam of mixed short and long waves 4(in very small safe variable doses) capable of penetrating the whole thickness of the human body 5. The radiations are applied by means of an adjustable sliding bracket-shaped arm 1 scanning over the patient's body 5 in few minutes. The current of the herbal oil mixture is liable to adjustment either through changing the pump 9 speed or changing the size of the cavity embedded in the double glazed plate 3 thus decreasing or increasing the volume of oil mixture exposed to the long wave source 2. The invention also utilizes the multi-speed moving system 17 to adjust the time of the treatment session to ensure sufficient doses of short wave emissions to tackle viral infection in bodies of different volumes.
Patent GB-2425068-A (GB)
Title: Golf bag with support stand and inclined base
Inventor: RHEE YONG SU
IPC: A63B55/04
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: Golf bag 100 comprises bag body 110, supporting legs 130 pivotally attached to the rear of bag body 110, actuating arm 140 for deploying and collapsing the legs, and sleeve 150 which holds a lower part of the actuating arm. A lower end of bag body 110 is sloped rearwardly and upwards, and base 120 is provided on the sloped lower end such that the base is diagonally inclined relative to an axis of the bag body. Actuating arm 140 attaches to hook 120a provided on a lower rear surface of base 140, and support rib 180 is provided at the front of bag body 110 with an upper end being held in rib support hole 190a at the top of bag body 110 and a lower end being held in rib support 190b in the bag body. Base 120 may have a constant height, and rib 180 may have a length which is less than the length of bag body 110. Actuating arm 140 extends beyond the bottom of base 120, such that when bag 100 is placed on the ground, actuation arm 140 is pushed upwardly which results in legs 130 being deployed (see fig. 5).
Patent GB-2437798-A (GB)
Title: Knife with torch
Inventor: BARRETT TONY WAYNE
IPC: B26B9/02
Filed: 2006-05-06
Abstract: The knife includes a knife blade 2, a knife handle 3, a sheath 5 which slides over the handle 2 and a torch compartment 7 which holds a torch 10 inside the sheath 5 adjacent to the knife handle 2. Preferably blade's biconcave cutting edge 2A is illuminated. Preferably the handle 2 includes a U-shaped channel 3A to receive part of the flashlight 10. Preferably the knife includes a finger guard 4, having an aperture 4A though which light can pass. Preferably the sheath 5 is an elliptical rubber tube. The blade 2 preferably includes grooves 2D and a serrated edge 2B. The knife blade may be replaced by a spear.
Patent GB-2427737-A (GB)
Title: Motion monitoring system for detecting illness or reduced mobility of an occupant in a building
Inventor: ADAMS MARTIN CHARLES
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A system for use within a space such as homes or offices and comprising one or more motion detection sensors 1, an alarm means 6, and several logic processing devices. The logic processing devices allow said system be used to monitor levels of occupant motion by comparing motion detection sensor activation patterns to one or more predetermined activation-based rules, and if any of the activation-based rules have been broken to then to signal an alarm via the alarms devices 6. The system is designed to detect situations where the occupants or occupants may be ill, injured, dead or trapped within a single room. The activation-based rules within the system are programmed such that they remain constant for at any given time of day, or such that they vary depending on previous activation patterns.
Patent GB-2439784-A (GB)
Title: Combined lavatory and washbasin unit
Inventor: TONNER ALBERT
IPC: A47K4/00
Filed: 2006-07-05
Abstract: A combined lavatory and washbasin unit comprises a lavatory (12) having a flush cistern (14) and a washbasin (16) mounted atop the cistern. A flowpath is provided to refill the cistern after flushing and the waste outlet of the washbasin is connected to an inlet of the cistern.
Patent GB-2440567-A (GB)
Title: A dial for indicating information on a container.
Inventor: CLAIR ANDRE ST
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 2006-08-03
Abstract: A dial for a container comprises a backing portion with information on and a moveable pointer which is positionable by a user to indicate a specific part of the information which is relevant to the contents of the container. Such information may be a time, a date indicating the end of a useful period for the contents of the container, or information about the nature of the contents of the container. The dial may comprise more than one pointer and may also be provided with a protective cover. The dial is preferably provided in a recess provided on a lid of the container. The container may be for medical products, foodstuffs, etc.